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Webster 1913 Edition

'Snails

’Snails

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int
erj.
God’s nails, or His nails, that is, the nails with which the Savior was fastened to the cross; – an ancient form of oath, corresponding to 'Od's bodikins (dim. of body, i.e., God's dear body).
Beau. & Fl.

Definition 2024

'snails

'snails

See also: snails

English

Interjection

'snails

  1. (obsolete) An oath.
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Etymology

From God's nails, or His nails, i.e. those with which Jesus Christ was crucified.

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